Each year YALSA visits various state and regional library conferences. At some events we'll be hosting programs and at others we'll be staffing a table in the exhibit hall. If you'd like YALSA to come to your conference, please contact us at yalsa@ala.org.

Each year YALSA visits various state and regional library conferences. At some events we'll be hosting programs and at others we'll be staffing a table in the exhibit hall. If you'd like YALSA to come to your conference, please contact us at yalsa@ala.org.

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<b>[[Visit Us at These 2012 Conferences]]</b> (click on this heading to view a list)

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<b>[[Visit Us at These 2011 Conferences]]</b> (click on this heading to view a list)

<b>[[Conferences We're Attending in 2008]]</b> (click on this heading to view a list)

<b>[[Conferences We're Attending in 2008]]</b> (click on this heading to view a list)

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=== [[What We're Doing in Each State]] ===

=== [[What We're Doing in Each State]] ===

Click above to access information about what YALSA will be doing in your state.

Click above to access information about what YALSA will be doing in your state.

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ALABAMA - Alabama Library Conference, April 8 & 9, 2009

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===We Still Need Volunteers===

===We Still Need Volunteers===

We’ve listened to members who want YALSA to have a more local presence and we have set a goal to have a YALSA presence at a library conference in every state in 2009! If you’re planning on attending your state’s public or school library association conference in 2009 and are willing to volunteer some of your time to represent YALSA, we want to hear from you. You don’t need to be a teen services expert or a long-time member—you just need to have some enthusiasm and some time to volunteer. Please feel free to team up with friends or colleagues in your state, too. Based on your interest and availability, you can choose to apply for one of these options:

We’ve listened to members who want YALSA to have a more local presence and we have set a goal to have a YALSA presence at a library conference in every state in 2009! If you’re planning on attending your state’s public or school library association conference in 2009 and are willing to volunteer some of your time to represent YALSA, we want to hear from you. You don’t need to be a teen services expert or a long-time member—you just need to have some enthusiasm and some time to volunteer. Please feel free to team up with friends or colleagues in your state, too. Based on your interest and availability, you can choose to apply for one of these options:

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*<b>Host a Social Event:</b> put on an informal networking session where attendees can chat with other teen services library workers and learn about YALSA. Prior to the event, select a location and make arrangements with the venue for an event, such as a happy hour. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the event. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the event. On the day of the event, arrive early, put up signage and be a gracious host! Mingle with attendees, distribute the YALSA materials and answer any questions people have about YALSA. Use the [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_14khfbsbd9 planning checklist] to help you.

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*<b>Host a Social Event:</b> put on an informal networking session where attendees can chat with other teen services library workers and learn about YALSA. Prior to the event, select a location and make arrangements with the venue for an event, such as a happy hour. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the event. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the event. On the day of the event, arrive early, put up signage and be a gracious host! Mingle with attendees, distribute the YALSA materials and answer any questions people have about YALSA. Use the [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_14khfbsbd9 planning checklist] to help you.

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*<b>Present a YALSA Program:</b> implement one of [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_13g5q9chpp four presentations] provided by YALSA. In advance, work with the YALSA office to determine which presentation is the best fit for you and your state and then submit the proposal to the state organization. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the event. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the event. Present the program.

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*<b>Present a YALSA Program:</b> implement one of [http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/aboutyalsa/handouts.cfm#presos four presentations] provided by YALSA. In advance, work with the YALSA office to determine which presentation is the best fit for you and your state and then submit the proposal to the state organization. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the event. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the event. Present the program.

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*<b>Staff an Exhibit Booth:</b> share information about YALSA with conference attendees. Prior to the event, arrange for YALSA members in your state to take turns staffing the booth. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the booth. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the booth. On the day of the event, arrive early, put up signage, mingle with attendees, distribute the YALSA materials and answer questions people may have about YALSA. YALSA is providing support and seeking volunteers for booths at these conferences only: Alabama Library Assoc., Missouri Assoc. of School Librarians, New England Library Assoc., New Mexico Library Assoc. & Pacific Northwest Library Assoc. Read our [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_16fj2b2vdd Exhibit Booth Tips] to help you have a successful experience.

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*<b>Staff an Exhibit Booth: Due to limited funds, YALSA is providing support and seeking volunteers for booths at these conferences only: Alabama Library Assoc., Missouri Assoc. of School Librarians, New England Library Assoc., New Mexico Library Assoc. & Pacific Northwest Library Assoc.</b> Share information about YALSA with conference attendees. Prior to the event, arrange for YALSA members in your state to take turns staffing the booth. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the booth. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the booth. On the day of the event, arrive early, put up signage, mingle with attendees, distribute the YALSA materials and answer questions people may have about YALSA. Read our [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_16fj2b2vdd Exhibit Booth Tips] to help you have a successful experience.

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*YALSA will support your event with materials to handout, advertising the event, and planning an educational session. Expenses for you to attend the state conference, including registration and travel, are your responsibility. If you are chosen to participate in this effort, it will be as an unpaid (but much appreciated!) volunteer. If you’d like to learn more about what being part of the YALSA Road Trip entails, please contact Nichole Gilbert at ngilbert@ala.org or 1.800.545.2433 x4387. If you’re interested in being a part of this nationwide effort, please complete the [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_0hpcjfgz9 application] and submit no later than Nov. 14, 2008. Individuals who’ve been selected to participate will be notified by Nov. 21st, 2008. Persons who are selected will be provided with a detailed information packet to help them plan their particular event. Descriptions above are meant only to provide a basic idea of what each event might entail.

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*YALSA will support your event with materials to handout, advertising the event, and planning an educational session. Expenses for you to attend the state conference, including registration and travel, are your responsibility. If you are chosen to participate in this effort, it will be as an unpaid (but much appreciated!) volunteer. If you’d like to learn more about what being part of the YALSA Road Trip entails, please contact Nichole Gilbert at ngilbert@ala.org or 1.800.545.2433 x4387. If you’re interested in being a part of this nationwide effort, please complete and submit the [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddzfdmcs_0hpcjfgz9 application]. Persons who are selected will be provided with detailed information to help them plan their particular event. The above descriptions above are meant only to provide a basic idea of what each event might entail.

Revision as of 16:31, 22 May 2013

Each year YALSA visits various state and regional library conferences. At some events we'll be hosting programs and at others we'll be staffing a table in the exhibit hall. If you'd like YALSA to come to your conference, please contact us at yalsa@ala.org.

YALSA Road Trip 2009

Click above to access information about what YALSA will be doing in your state.

ALABAMA - Alabama Library Conference, April 8 & 9, 2009

We Still Need Volunteers

We’ve listened to members who want YALSA to have a more local presence and we have set a goal to have a YALSA presence at a library conference in every state in 2009! If you’re planning on attending your state’s public or school library association conference in 2009 and are willing to volunteer some of your time to represent YALSA, we want to hear from you. You don’t need to be a teen services expert or a long-time member—you just need to have some enthusiasm and some time to volunteer. Please feel free to team up with friends or colleagues in your state, too. Based on your interest and availability, you can choose to apply for one of these options:

Host a Social Event: put on an informal networking session where attendees can chat with other teen services library workers and learn about YALSA. Prior to the event, select a location and make arrangements with the venue for an event, such as a happy hour. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the event. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the event. On the day of the event, arrive early, put up signage and be a gracious host! Mingle with attendees, distribute the YALSA materials and answer any questions people have about YALSA. Use the planning checklist to help you.

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Present a YALSA Program: implement one of four presentations provided by YALSA. In advance, work with the YALSA office to determine which presentation is the best fit for you and your state and then submit the proposal to the state organization. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the event. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the event. Present the program.

Staff an Exhibit Booth: Due to limited funds, YALSA is providing support and seeking volunteers for booths at these conferences only: Alabama Library Assoc., Missouri Assoc. of School Librarians, New England Library Assoc., New Mexico Library Assoc. & Pacific Northwest Library Assoc. Share information about YALSA with conference attendees. Prior to the event, arrange for YALSA members in your state to take turns staffing the booth. Work with YALSA and the state association to advertise the booth. Receive materials from YALSA to hand out at the booth. On the day of the event, arrive early, put up signage, mingle with attendees, distribute the YALSA materials and answer questions people may have about YALSA. Read our Exhibit Booth Tips to help you have a successful experience.

YALSA will support your event with materials to handout, advertising the event, and planning an educational session. Expenses for you to attend the state conference, including registration and travel, are your responsibility. If you are chosen to participate in this effort, it will be as an unpaid (but much appreciated!) volunteer. If you’d like to learn more about what being part of the YALSA Road Trip entails, please contact Nichole Gilbert at ngilbert@ala.org or 1.800.545.2433 x4387. If you’re interested in being a part of this nationwide effort, please complete and submit the application. Persons who are selected will be provided with detailed information to help them plan their particular event. The above descriptions above are meant only to provide a basic idea of what each event might entail.